Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Operates mammography equipment to produce mammograms for diagnostic purposes according to the American College of Radiology guidelines.  Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist

Responsibilities

  • Performs assessments
  • Produces quality images
  • Assess patient/resident care needs
  • Completes technical summary
  • Provides pre/post-test education
  • Provides procedure instructions
  • Obtains feedback from patients
  • Completes documentation on consent and time out verification form
  • Immediately reports adverse reactions and documents
  • Monitors patients
  • Obtains patient history/identification and informed consent
  • Selects correct paddles
  • Can correctly identify and label body parts
  • Performs correct anatomical positioning
  • Knowledge of how to use protective devices
  • Knowledge of how to use the Shimadzu Digital Fluoroscopy, the Shimadzu RAD/Speed, OEC 9900
  • Knowledge of how to send images from the Shimadzu Digital Fluoroscopy and PACS
  • Wears radiation badge, apron and or gloves as required
  • Closes door during exposure
  • Does not perform needless holds
  • ALARA as low as possible
  • Performs shielding for patients and Technologists
  • Performs collimation
  • Performs required QC exams per manufacture recommendations on equipment and completes documentation

Education and/or Experience/Certificates                                                         

Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.  Current Ohio Licensure with Ohio Department of Health; Registered by the American Registered Radiology Technologist Association. 

Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Imaging
Job Location: Seaman

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